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One anime to slay them all: How Japanese film fared in 2020

Film | 2020 in review Dec 16, 2020

One anime to slay them all: How Japanese film fared in 2020

by Mark Schilling

The film industry was hit hard by the pandemic, with the closure of theaters and festivals moving online. However, that's what made the triumph of “Demon Slayer” all the more surprising.

‘Wife of a Spy’: Gripping drama lays bare wartime atrocities

Film / Reviews Oct 14, 2020

‘Wife of a Spy’: Gripping drama lays bare wartime atrocities

by Mark Schilling

Fresh off a win for best director at the Venice International Film Festival, Kiyoshi Kurosawa's masterful look at war heroes is out in Japan.

Kiyoshi Kurosawa's best director win at Venice is a career changer

Film Sep 18, 2020

Kiyoshi Kurosawa's best director win at Venice is a career changer

by Mark Schilling

The reaction to Kiyoshi Kurosawa winning the Silver Lion for best direction has been overwhelmingly positive, but 'Wife of a Spy' isn’t entirely free of controversy.

Kiyoshi Kurosawa wins best director award  at Venice for 'Wife of a Spy'

Film Sep 13, 2020

Kiyoshi Kurosawa wins best director award at Venice for 'Wife of a Spy'

Filmmaker is the first Japanese director to win the prestigious award in 17 years.

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